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Russell Crowe has surprised fans by unveiling a life-sized statue of himself as Maximus in the film Gladiator, made entirely of chocolate.
The Australian actor, 59, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday to share a photo of the impressive sculpture, explaining how the design was created by Maltese chocolatier Tiziano Cassar for the Hamrun chocolate festival.
‘Some people get statues made of bronze, some in marble. In Malta, they made me out of… chocolate,’ Russell began.
‘This weekend in beautiful Malta is the world famous Hamrun Chocolate festival. The artist is Tiziano Cassar,’ he continued, cheekily adding: ‘When the competition is over, I will be available to eat…’
Russell is known for his love of Malta, having first visited the country to film his blockbuster Gladiator in 2000.
Russell Crowe, 59, surprised fans on Friday by unveiling a life-sized statue of himself as Maximus in the film Gladiator, made entirely of chocolate. He is pictured left in Gladiator (2000), while the chocolate sculpture inspired by his character is pictured right
Since then, he has spent plenty of time visiting the country as a tourist and to perform with his band.
Back in June, the actor joked to Maltese media before performing with his band that he was even thinking of becoming a citizen.
‘There have been discussions on citizenship’, he mused when asked about his future in Malta, adding that he would have to discuss the matter with the country’s Prime Minister, according to the Times of Malta,
Russell is known for his love of Malta, having first visited the country to film his blockbuster Gladiator in 2000. (Pictured in 2022)
Back in June, the actor joked to Maltese media before performing with his band that he was even thinking of becoming a citizen. (Pictured in 2023)
‘I feel like an uncle here,’ he said, later adding: ‘The only reason I speak so positively about Malta is because… it is a fantastic place.’
Meanwhile, production is also underway in Malta for the upcoming Gladiator sequel, starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington.
While the new film brings back Gladiator director Ridley Scott, Russell won’t be featured as his character died at the end of the original film.
The original historical epic grossed five times its budget, and it helped cement the stardom of Russell and Joaquin Phoenix.
Gladiator won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell.
Meanwhile, production is also underway in Malta for the upcoming Gladiator sequel. While the new film brings back Gladiator director Ridley Scott, Russell won’t be featured as his character died at the end of the original film
The original historical epic grossed five times its budget, and it helped cement the stardom of Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix
